Anchor device for coral rock

ABSTRACT

An anchor comprising; a shank cylinder, a crossbar, the crossbar projecting outwardly of the shank cylinder; and a mass filler, the mass filler enclosed in the shank cylinder wherein the mass filler assists in the easy release of the anchor from coral rocks. Wherein the mass filler is one of the following: a liquid substance and an additive, a dumbbell shaped mass, sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead and lead pebbles. A method of lodging/dislodging a vessel to coral rock comprising deploying of an anchor, the anchor further comprising of a mass filler enclosed in a shank cylinder and, a crossbar protruding from the shank cylinder and allowing for the anchor to lodge/dislodge to the coral rock by moving on the mass filler.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the art of marine anchors.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

crossbarsAnchoring allows one to enjoy a boat more; it is also theessence of fishing, snorkeling, and diving on the reefs. The weight ofthe anchor and the anchor line or “anchor rode” piled up on the bottomof the seabed keep the vessel in place by absorbing the motion of a waveor a gust of wind, pulling the boat back into place like a spring. Ananchor holds a boat in one spot and prevents it from drifting. This isuseful for mooring the boat for fishing, taking a swim.

Most of the anchors used by boats are meant to be lodged into the sandby the force of the drifting boat. Hence, the more the boat moves, themore the boat will force the anchor into the sand or rock. Anchors areusually designed to dig into the sand with two triangular shaped flukes(claws) pivoting on a stock perpendicular to a shank. The problem beginswhen the flukes get logged into the hard rock, in particular, coralrock. It is very difficult for anchors, such as Bruce, Delta, Danforth,Fortress, and Spade Anchors, to anchor adequately in the coral rocksince most of these anchors are designed for anchoring in sand on thesea floor.

Usually, if the anchor is stuck on the sandy sea floor, a boat ownerwill secure the line to cleats and drive the boat forward and backwardswhile keeping the line clear of the propeller. This maneuver works insand but not in the crevices of coral rock. Since the crossbars arestuck into the rock, they will dislodge the anchor only after brakingand destroying the coral and marine plants and several hours ofmaneuvering. Since the boat's motor can generate more pulling power thanmuscles, the boat's force will rip anything in its path. Boats generallyswing around in different directions when anchored, and the anchors cancause severe damage to seagrass beds, diminishing the quality of theunderwater environment and its value as a tourist attraction.

Tourist boats often anchor in the reefs in large numbers. When they pulltheir anchors up again, this breaks off huge chunks of coral which arevery slow to grow back, if they can even regenerate at all. If theanchor is dragged, it ruins not only the rock but an entire eco system,including coral reefs and sea-bottom habitats, such as slow-movinganimals, benthic species, fish nesting sites, resting and feedinggrounds.

Corals typically grow only one-half inch per year. In areas of intenseanchor damage, it is unlikely that a reef, either rocky or coral, willever make a full recovery. In these cases, much of the diversity oflife, may be lost forever. Sea fans, sea cucumbers, starfish, barnacles(and their associated fauna), which require a steady, undisturbedsubstrate to attach to for their growth and development, can be sweptaway by the action of a single anchor.

One solution is to anchor in sandy areas, away from coral, and havesnorkelers and divers swim large distances, increasing the risk fordisorientation and exhaustion. Here, the boaters are forced to move, farfrom the reef, to more desolated sandy areas to accommodate anchorsdesigned for sand. Another solution is to use reef mooring buoys. Theissue here is that mooring buoys are not available in most reef divingand fishing grounds. Preventing reef anchor damage requires a change inthe means to grab on to the reef. This change, if accomplished, canreturn significant benefits in terms of increased revenues from touristswho want to see healthy, intact reefs.

There is a need to create an anchoring device, designed for coral rock,for todays divers and snorkelers. There is a need for an anchor thatdoes not destroy the reef when deployed and that is easily lifted whentime to move. Moreover, in the boating industry, it would be desirableto progress from the “plow” type anchors, to anchors that allow theboater maximum grip on the coral rock, while not sacrificing the fragilehabitat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description ofthe invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction withthe appended drawings. For illustrating the invention, the figures areshown in the embodiments that are presently preferred. It should beunderstood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precisearrangements and instrumentalities shown. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely thecoral reef, the anchor and the rode suspended form the vessel.

FIG. 2 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely a 3-Dview of the anchor, further depicting the rode, the crossbars and theshank caps.

FIG. 3 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely across-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, furtherdepicting the dynamic mass filler.

FIG. 4 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely across-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, furtherdepicting the dynamic mass filler composed of sand particles.

FIG. 5 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely across-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, furtherdepicting the dynamic mass filler composed of lead metal particles.

FIG. 6 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely across-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, furtherdepicting the dynamic mass composed of a dumbbell, the mechanical elbowsand the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 7 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely themovement of the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 8 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely themovement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder,which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 8 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely themovement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder,which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 9 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely themovement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder,which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 10 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, themovement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder,which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 11 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely themovement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder,which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 12 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, themovement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder,which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 13 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely shankcaps attached to the shank cylinder by epoxy.

FIG. 14 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, shankcaps attached to the shank cylinder by threaded rod.

FIG. 15 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, shankcaps attached to the shank cylinder with pressure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention depicts an inventive solution to the forementioned issues related to preventing damage of corals from vesselsanchoring onto coral reef or rock.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms of art, notations and otherscientific terms or terminology used herein are intended to have themeanings commonly understood by those of skill in the art to which thisinvention pertains. In some cases, terms with commonly understoodmeanings are defined herein for clarity and/or for ready reference, andthe inclusion of such definitions herein should not necessarily beconstrued to represent a substantial difference over what is generallyunderstood in the art. Many of the techniques and procedures described,or referenced herein, are well understood and commonly employed usingconventional methodology by those skilled in the art. As appropriate,procedures involving the use of commercially available kits and reagentsare generally carried out according to manufacturer defined protocolsand/or parameters, unless otherwise noted.

The indefinite articles “a” and “an,” as used herein in thespecification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to thecontrary, should be understood to mean “at least one.”

The phrase “and/or,” as used herein in the specification and in theclaims, should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements soconjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively present in some casesand disjunctively present in other cases. Other elements may optionallybe present other than the elements specifically identified by the“and/or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elementsspecifically identified unless clearly indicated to the contrary. Thus,as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and/or B,” when used inconjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, inone embodiment, to A without B (optionally including elements other thanB); in another embodiment, to B without A (optionally including elementsother than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionallyincluding other elements); etc.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims, or should beunderstood to have the same meaning as “and/or” as defined above. Forexample, when separating items in a list, “or” or “and/or” shall beinterpreted as being inclusive, i.e., the inclusion of at least one, butalso including more than one, of a number or list of elements, and,optionally, additional unlisted items. Only terms clearly indicated tothe contrary, such as only one of or “exactly one of,” or, when used inthe claims, “consisting of,” will refer to the inclusion of exactly oneelement of a number or list of elements. In general, the term or as usedherein shall only be interpreted as indicating exclusive alternatives(i.e. one or the other but not both“) when preceded by terms ofexclusivity, such as “either” one of,” “only one of,” or “exactly oneof.” “Consisting essentially of,” when used in the claims, shall haveits ordinary meaning as used in the field of patent law.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims, “sand” or “oceanfloor sediment” should be understood to have the same meaning as “beach,sands, shore, seashore, (sand) dunes, or literary strand” as definedherein. “Sand” is a naturally occurring granular material composed offinely divided rock and mineral particles. Furthermore, as used hereinin the specification and in the claims, “coral(s)” are marine organismsin class Anthozoa of phylum Cnidaria typically living in compactcolonies of many identical individual “polyps.” The group includes theimportant reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans, which secretecalcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton, namely the coral reefs.

As used herein, “coral reefs” or “coral rock,” “rock” or “coral stone”are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted bycorals. Over time, reefs accumulate on the seabed and become buried byother sediments. As more and more sediment is deposited on top, theweight of that sediment compacts the reef material. In addition, theoriginal calcium carbonate from marine organisms acts as a cementbetween sedimentary particles. The result of compaction and cementationconverts reef sediments into the “rock” or “limestone.”

The inventor herein, after trial, error, and validation from results ofstudies in reef anchors, developed a solution for anchoring in the coralreef. One of the chief purposes of the inventive anchor herein are tocombine the functions of ease of deployment, attachment or grip,dislodgment, and, most importantly, minimizing the intrusion anddestruction of the reef. To achieve these purposes, the novel anchor 103of FIG. 1 was developed. An anchor 103 comprising; a shank cylinder, acrossbar, the crossbar projecting outwardly of the shank cylinder; and amass filler, the mass filler enclosed in the shank cylinder wherein themass filler assists in the easy release of the anchor from coral rocks.

The inventor also developed a method of lodging/dislodging a vessel tocoral rock comprising deploying of an anchor, the anchor furthercomprising of a mass filler enclosed in a shank cylinder and, a crossbarprotruding from the shank cylinder and allowing for the anchor tolodge/dislodge to the coral rock by moving on the mass filler.

As used herein, “ground tackle” is the term for the entire package,namely the boat anchor 103 plus the anchor rode 102. The anchor “rode”102 can be composed of at least one: line (rope) and chain, line only orchain only. A vessel 101 or watercraft is defined as a craft designedfor water transportation. The anchor rode 102 is usually strong and longenough to absorb the shocks of a vessel jerking in waves and windwithout breaking or dislodging the anchor.

As further defined, the inventive anchor 103 herein, is a mechanicaldevice that prevents a vessel from moving while lodged onto coral reefor rock. As seen in FIG. 2, the anchor 103 further comprises at leastone crossbar 202, which is at least one projection arm, projectingoutwardly of said anchor 103. The shank cylinder 203 forms a long hollowelongated extrusion. The at least one crossbar 202 protrudes outwardfrom said shank cylinder 203 through at least one washer or nut 204 andat least one rubber gasket 205 or sealing means.

As seen in FIG. 3, 4, 5 the anchor 103 further comprises at least onedynamic mass filler 301A-301D, hereinafter “filler.” Said inventivefiller 301A, could be static (non moving), dynamic (moving) and isenclosed inside the shank cylinder 203 and sealed and enclosed by meansfor two shank caps 201A and 201B. Deposed on said at least one shank cap201A and 201B is at least one anchor ring 302 for attachment to the rode102. Said anchor ring 302 can be deposed on both ends of the anchor 203for attachment to a second line to aid in the dislodging of the anchor.

The sealing means 205 for the crossbars 202, is a mechanical seal thatfills the space between two mating surfaces, generally to preventleakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Gasketpaper, rubber, silicone, metal, cork, felt, neoprene, nitrile rubber,fiberglass, or a plastic polymer such as polychlorotrifluoroethylenewould be equivalent, serve a similar purpose, and achieve the same typeof result.

The composite anchor 103, comprises the inventive crossbar 202 herein,which has multiple purposes. First, it is used as a stop for the anchor103, as it is elevated into the vessel 101 by the rode 102, preventingit from catching on to the automatic windlass. Second, the fixedcrossbars 202 are cleverly engineered to stick out at 90° between about1 and about 4 inches, only enough for it to help in the lodging ontorock, but is not invasive or long enough to cause destruction. Thecrossbars 202 of FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 were made from ¼ inch diameterstainless steel solid rod. The diameter of the aluminum can vary insize, and, accordingly, equivalent metals such as aluminum can be usedfor the same purpose to accomplish the same result. Furthermore, the 90°angle protrusion, relative to the shank cylinder's surface 203, may alsocomprise ranges between 0° to 360° for fixed or dynamic crossbars 604,to accomplish the same result.

There are two types of crossbars 202, static and dynamic. In oneembodiment of the invention, the static crossbars 202 do not interactwith the mass filler 301A-D, and the dislodging mechanism relies only bythe shift in position of the mass filler itself. In another embodimentof the invention, the crossbars 201 are dynamically engaged to said atleast one mass filler 301A-C. Dynamic engagement is defined as anycontact, (both detached or attached), moving interaction andhydrodynamic interaction (liquid movement) between the mass filler301A-C, 603, and the crossbars 201 and 604. Wherein the mass filler isone of the following: a liquid substance and an additive, a dumbbellshaped mass, sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles,metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead and lead pebbles.

In one of the embodiments, the shank cylinder 203, was made out of PVCor Polyvinyl Chloride. PVC is a plastic that has the following chemicalformula CH2═CHCl. Other plastics that may be used are synthetic orsemi-synthetic polymerization products (i.e. long-chain carbon-based“organic” molecules) which name refers to the fact that in theirsemi-liquid state are malleable, or have the property of plasticity. PVCis a thermoplastic material, but other non-thermoplastic materials canbe used. In yet another embodiment of the shank cylinder 203, a metallicpipe was used covered in a rubber sleeve. The rubber sleeve can bemolded on top of the metal, or the metal anchor 103 can be dipped intothe thermoplastic.

In one of the innovative lodging/dislodging mechanisms of the anchor 103herein, making the shank cylinder 203 out of PVC, rubber, plastic,silicone, or fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (teflon),Perfluoroalkoxy and Fluorinated ethylene propyle covered metal, is whataccomplishes minimal intrusion and destruction of the coral. Plastic andrubber are malleable materials and can give-in to the scratches of thestones against it, and also tend to grip on to the sharp coral rock. Theplastic shell ware-out, since tiny cuts made by the rock is made as it“grabs” on to the outer surface of the shank cylinder preventing it fromslipping. Nevertheless, when the vessel is ready to depart, the operatorcan dislodge the anchor 103 from the rocks The PVC plastic, silicone,teflon or rubber cover will give-in, not the coral stone or reef, thuspreventing destruction.

In one of the embodiments of the invention herein, the dynamic massfiller 301A is composed of at least one liquid with at least oneadditive. The additives are added to the fluid to prevent bacteria fromforming inside the shank cylinder 203. In one of the prototypes made,the liquids used were de-ionized water and 30% Methanol, also known asmethyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, withchemical formula CH30H (often abbreviated MeOH). At room temperature, itis a polar liquid and is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as adenaturant for ethanol. Other types of alcohols or additives may be usedfor the same purposes to accomplish the same result.

The dynamic mass filler 301A-301C is another innovativelodging/dislodging mechanism of the anchor 103 herein. The mechanics ofthe mass filler are as follows. The filler's mass moves hydrodynamicallywithin the shank cylinder 203. By adding or subtracting additives,(additives can also be solids like sand or stones as described below)the viscosity of the fluid can change such that the rate of movementinside the cylinder may also be manipulated. In one embodiment of theinvention, the movement of a fluid 301 or fluid like substance, allowedfor the shift in movement inside the shank, further allowing the wholeanchor to be released from the coral rock. Unidirectional pulling by therode 102 will translate movement of the fluid 301, shifting the weightof the fluid to the other end of the shank cylinder 203 allowing theanchor to shift positions, easily releasing from the rock.

In another embodiment of the invention, as described above, the dynamicmass filler of FIG. 4 comprises sand, small stones or sand likeparticles 301B. Concrete stones, concrete sand or concrete pebbles mayalso be used for the same purpose to accomplish the same result.Sand-like particles, or small stones 301B, will translate movementsimilar to fluids and thus shift the weight of the sand-like particles301B to the other end of the shank cylinder 203, allowing the anchor toshift positions and easily release from the rock. The distribution indiameter of the sand/stones can vary between several (thousands) 0.0001of an inch to (one half) ½+/−0.5 inch in diameter, i.e. sand to smallpebbles of rock.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, the dynamic mass filler ofFIG. 5 comprises small lead beads or heavy metal pebbles 301C. Heavymetal pebbles 301C, will translate movement similar to fluids, thusshifting the weight of the metal pebbles 301C to the other end of theshank cylinder 203 allowing the anchor to shift positions and easilydislodge from the rock. In one embodiment of the invention, thecrossbars 201 are dynamically engaged to said at least one mass filler301A-C as defined above.

It is understood to the person skilled in the art, that the inventiveanchor 103 herein is not restrained to a single set of dimensions orsize. The size and weigh of the inventive anchor 103 may vary dependingon the size of the vessel 101, weigh of the vessel 101, and seaconditions. In one embodiment of the inventive anchor 103, for vessels101 up to 30 feet in length, the overall weight of the anchor was 10lbs. The shank was made of a PVC hollow cylinder tube 203, about 26inches long and a diameter of 2 inches. Said hollow cylinder 203 wascapped on both end sides with 2 PVC caps 201A, 201B glued to thecylinder tube 203 with water resistant two part epoxy (cement).

The crossbars 202 were made of threaded rod approximately 24 inches inlength and approximately ½ inches in diameter, stainless steel. The PVCtube was drilled with approximately a 9/16th inch hole. Two fenderwashers were used approximately 2 inch in diameter with a 9/16th holemade out of stainless steel. Two stainless steel aircraft type nuts forthreaded rod and one galvanized “eye” nut were used to hold thecrossbars in place. For vessels 101 up to 30 feet, between 5 to 8 poundsof lead beads 301C were use as dynamic mass fillers, and 10-15 feetchain 102.

The process for the deployment of the anchor 103 herein is thefollowing. Upon locating a raised reef, lower the anchor slowly in orderfor the anchor 103 to make contact with the ground bottom. Followed by15 feet chain and enough to allow for a minimum scope of 7 to 1. Then,allow for enough scope of anchor rode 102. Scope is the actual amount ofanchor line paid out when the boat is safely anchored. For example, ifhigh water is 20 ft deep and your bow roller is 5 ft above the water,you need 125 ft (i.e. 5 times 20+5 ft) of scope to anchor.

A boat's primary ground tackle—anchors, chain, warp and shackles, mustbe of a size considered adequate for the size and weight of the vessel101. (Check with the vessel manufacturer's recommendations). To maximizeholding power, the anchor herein 103 needs to have some sturdygalvanized chain between it and the anchor line, no less than 4.5 m-6 m(15-20 ft). It should be at least the length of the vessel. In normalconditions, a safe minimum anchor scope ratio is 5 to 1 (warp or chainlength to depth). In heavy weather 7 to 1 or more. Depth is the depth ofwater at high tide, plus the height from water line to the bow roller.

Once the crossbars and anchor have locked onto a reef, let the vessel101 drift in order for the anchor to lodge at an angle. One may checkthe position with GPS in order to determine if anchor 103 is holding.When retrieving the anchor 103, gather the anchor rode 102 until you areover the anchor and slowly pull the anchor straight up. This movementwill shift the weight of the lead-beads 301C and the movement will aidin the release of the anchor.

FIG. 7 depicts another preferred embodiment of the invention herein. Theshank cylinder 203 encloses at least one dumbbell shaped mass 605, thedumbbell shaped mass 605 further comprises at least one small diameter602 and at least one large diameter 603. The mass 605 is sealed by twoshank caps 201A and 201B, and deposed on said caps are at least oneanchor ring 302 for attachment to the rode 102. In approximately themiddle of the shank cylinder's ends 201A and 201B are at least onedynamic fluke 604 projected outward and protruding from the inside ofthe shank cylinder 203 through the cylinder's wall 606 to the exteriorof the shank cylinder. Between the crossbar 202 and the shank cylinderwall 606, at least one sealing gasket 205 is deposed. Further deposed oncylinder wall 606 is at least one mechanical elbow 601 that allows for360° movement in all directions of the dynamic crossbars 604, as seen inFIG. 7.

FIGS. 8 to 12 depict the mechanics of the mass 605 as it moves themechanical elbows 601 with the larger diameter 603 which in-turn movethe dynamic crossbars 604 and locks them into place parallel to theshank cylinder wall 606. Thus, the shank cylinder 203 and dynamicallyengaged to said at least one mass filler 605. At least one purpose ofthe movement of the crossbars 604 is to aid in dislodging the anchor 203from the reef rocks. Simultaneously, by moving the mass 605 inside theshank cylinder 203, they will translate movement and shift the weight ofthe mass 605 to the other end of the shank cylinder 203, allowing theanchor to shift positions and easily dislodge from the rock.

FIG. 13 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely 45°crossbars 202 and shank caps 201A and 201B attached to the shankcylinder 203 by means of epoxy or a glue like substance. FIG. 14 depictsat least one embodiment of the invention, namely shank caps 1401A and1401B attached to the shank cylinder 203 by means of external and threadfit 1402. FIG. 15 depicts yet another embodiment of the invention,namely 45° crossbars 202 and shank caps 1501A and 1501B attached to theshank cylinder 203 by means of pressure fitting the caps inside thecylinder.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could bemade to the embodiments described above without departing from the broadinventive idea thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this inventionis not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but it isintended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of thepresent invention.

1. An anchor comprising: at least one shank cylinder; at least onecrossbar, said at least one crossbar projecting outwardly of said atleast one shank cylinder; and at least one mass filler, said mass fillerenclosed said at least one shank cylinder; wherein said at least onemass filler assist in the easy release of the said anchor from coralrocks.
 2. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one shankcylinder is sealed by at least one shank cap.
 3. The anchor of claim 1,wherein said at least one crossbar, protrudes outward from said shankcylinder through at least one washer, at least one nut, and at least onerubber gasket.
 4. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one massfiller is at least one liquid substance and at least one additive. 5.The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one mass filler is adumbbell shaped mass.
 6. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at leastone mass filler is a solid substance selected from the group consistingof sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metalbeads, metal pebbles, lead, lead pebbles, and combinations thereof. 7.The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one shank cylinder materialis selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, rubber, teflon,silicone, fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy,fluorinated ethylene propylene. polyvinyl chloride ethylene, vinylacetate, polyurethane, styrene butadiene, sthylene/butylene Styrene,polysiloxane, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene,high density polyethylene, metal covered plastic, metal covered rubber,and combinations thereof.
 8. An anchor for coral rock comprising: atleast one shank cylinder; at least one mass filler, said at least onemass filler concentrically deposed inside said at least one shankcylinder, wherein said at least one mass filler is dynamically deposedinside said at least one shank cylinder; at least one crossbar, said atleast one crossbar projecting outwardly of said at least one shankcylinder, wherein said at least one crossbar is dynamically engaged tosaid at least one mass filler.
 9. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said atleast one crossbar is attached to said at least one mass filler.
 10. Theanchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one shank cylinder is sealed byat least one shank cap.
 11. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at leastone crossbar, protrudes outward from said shank cylinder through atleast one washer, at least one nut, and at least one rubber gasket. 12.The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one mass filler is at leastone liquid substance and at least one additive.
 13. The anchor of claim8, wherein said at least one mass filler is a dumbbell shaped mass. 14.The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one mass filler is a solidsubstance selected from the group consisting of sand, stone, stonepebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles,lead, lead pebbles, and combinations thereof.
 15. The anchor of claim 8,wherein said at least one shank cylinder material is selected from thegroup consisting of metal, plastic, rubber, teflon, silicone,fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy, fluorinatedethylene propylene. polyvinyl chloride ethylene, vinyl acetate,polyurethane, styrene butadiene, sthylene/butylene Styrene,polysiloxane, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene,high density polyethylene, metal covered plastic, metal covered rubber,and combinations thereof.
 16. A method of lodging/dislodging a vessel tocoral rock comprising: deploying of an anchor, said anchor furthercomprising of at least one mass filler enclosed in at least one shankcylinder and, at least one crossbar protruding from said at least oneshank cylinder; and allowing for said anchor to lodge/dislodge to thesaid coral rock by moving on the said at least one mass filler.
 17. Themethod of claim 16, wherein said at least one mass filler furtherdynamically engages said at least one crossbar.
 18. The method of claim16, wherein said at least one mass filler is a dumbbell shaped mass. 19.The method of claim 16, wherein said at least one mass filler is a solidsubstance selected from the group consisting of sand, stone, stonepebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles,lead, lead pebbles, and combinations thereof.
 20. The method of claim16, wherein said at least one shank cylinder material is selected fromthe group consisting of metal, plastic, rubber, teflon, silicone,fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy, fluorinatedethylene propylene. polyvinyl chloride ethylene, vinyl acetate,polyurethane, styrene butadiene, sthylene/butylene Styrene,polysiloxane, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene,high density polyethylene, metal covered plastic, metal covered rubber,and combinations thereof.